Archive | dieting apps and services

Trackers and tracking apps. If you’ve got even a passing interest in health and fitness you’ve probably seen or used some of them. Personally I’ve used a lot of them over the past few years and currently wear an UP 360. I’ll admit I’m not as good at tracking food as I could be, but […]

The Fitbit Force, which is the latest Fitbit device, is now available to order in the US. It’s not available in other markets as far as I can tell and the US orders are currently showing a 4 to 6 week waiting time on deliveries. The Force brings back the ability to measure how many […]

I’m always interested in new apps and devices that can help you with dieting. I use several, though probably not as regularly as I should. A new concept caught my eye earlier today. It’s still in the conceptual phase and is far from perfect, but it definitely “has legs” The “my diet plate” is a […]

I’m a Fitbit user and fan, so the news that they’ve got more funding makes me happy. I’m hoping that they’ll be able to improve on their already excellent device and its accompanying software. According to the piece over on Fortune Fitbit have raised $43 million! Nicely played! Related articles Wearable Tech Startup Fitbit Just […]

There are an ever growing number of apps and devices that can help track your every move, your every bite and how many calories you consume, burn etc., Unfortunately a lot of them are a pain in the neck to use. They require a lot of extra work from you in order for them to […]

The much awaited Fitbit Flex is now shipping for US orders. The US site and online shop is now offering a “buy now” option, though there appears to be a two week backlog. If you’re based in Europe, however, you’ll have to wait another few weeks. The new device should prove popular with a lot […]

I travel quite a bit and I often end up moving through different timezones. If you’re using a Fitbit this is important. You need to remember to update your Fitbit to have your correct timezone. I’m not sure how well the Fibit system compensates for big timezone changes overall, but if you check your progress […]